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Zoom Book Discussion: ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas
Wednesday, August 12; 6:30 p.m. – Join us as we explore Angie Thomas’ bold examination of the complexities of race in America through the story of sixteen-year-old Starr Carter, whose world is shattered when she becomes a key witness in the shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Register online at LorainPublicLibrary.org/events.
Meet the Author: David Miraldi on Facebook Live
Wednesday, Aug. 19; 7 p.m. – Join us at https://www.facebook.com/LorainPublicLibrarySystem. for a Facebook Live event. The local author will talk about his new book, “The Edge of Malice: The Marie Grossman Story” and answer questions.
LPLS Free WiFi Stops
Thursday, Aug. 20 at ‘Every Child’s Playground’ in Avon 3 to 5:30 p.m. / Monday, Aug. 24 at Community Park in Kipton 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Look for LPLS van at local parks as we embark on “Free WiFi” stops. The van is a giant mobile hotspot so you can get free WiFi within 100 feet of our vehicle. We’ll also have free grab-and-go activity kits for kids at each stop while supplies last. We hope to see you soon!
North Ridgeville Farmers Fresh Produce Pick-Ups
Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. through September 10 – Support local farmers by reserving a bag of fresh produce for pick-up from the North Ridgeville Branch parking lot every Thursday between 3 and 4 p.m. Produce is sold for $10 per bag and exact change is required. This program is sponsored by North Ridgeville Heart and Sole. For more information or to reserve produce, visit bit.ly/producelibrary or Facebook.com/NRHeartandSole. Produce Pick-Up Schedule: Thursday, August 6: Gerhart’s, Thursday, August 13: Willie’s, Thursday, August 20: Red Barn, Thursday, August 27: Gerhart’s, Thursday, September 3: Willie’s, Thursday, September 10: Red Barn
Grab & Go Activity Kits
We have “Grab & Go Activity Kits” at most branches every day while supplies last! It’s a different activity at each branch and the themes change every week so keep checking LorainPublicLibrary.org for what is coming or call your local branch for availability
